Election Integrity

Secure, Transparent, and Accountable

I believe that every legal vote should be counted accurately, and every voter should have full confidence in the integrity of our elections. Election integrity is not about partisanship, it is about trust, transparency, and accountability at every step of the process.

My priority is to strengthen the systems we already have in place by reinforcing safeguards, improving oversight, and increasing transparency. Florida already utilizes paper ballots, which is a critical foundation for secure elections. I support enhancing that foundation with additional protections that ensure every ballot is accounted for and protected from the moment it is issued to the moment it is counted.

This includes strengthening chain-of-custody procedures so that ballots are tracked, secured, and verified at every stage. Every transfer of ballots should be documented, monitored, and handled with clear accountability. I will examine the current process, find the gaps, and propose solutions to close them. I also support the use of additional physical security measures, such as enhanced ballot materials and safeguards to further protect against tampering or duplication. A reasonable solution is watermarked paper ballots for this specific purpose.

Transparency is equally important. Voters deserve to see how elections are conducted. I support expanding public access and observation opportunities, as well as increasing visibility into ballot processing and tabulation procedures. When the process is open and clear, confidence follows.

I also believe in strengthening post-election verification. Audits should be consistent, reliable, and designed to confirm that machine tabulation accurately reflects the paper ballots cast. This is how we ensure both efficiency and accountability.

In addition, we must invest in standardized training and clear procedures for election workers to reduce inconsistencies and human error. A well-trained system is a secure system.

Election integrity is about getting it right, and making sure the public knows it’s right. I am committed to protecting the vote, strengthening trust, and ensuring that every election in Florida is conducted with the highest level of security and confidence.